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as in juicy
full of juice
fleshy apples, the kind good for making cider
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the fleshy man slowly heaved himself out of his chair
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Recent Examples of fleshy
So plants have adapted to either wait out the cold in seed form (annuals), spend the winter below ground as a fleshy structure (herbaceous perennials), or going full deciduous and dropping leaves for the winter.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
At the museum, two of her ceramic stumps, or armatures, sit several feet high, both a fleshy pink with streaks of white and red.
—Scarlet Cheng, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Zest references the outermost peel of the lemon – so not the fleshy white interior that can sometimes taste bitter – and it is often finely grated.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Fox nuts are actually fleshy round kernels within the seeds of the Eurale ferox flower, an aquatic plant that belongs to the water lily family.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
At the museum, two of her ceramic stumps, or armatures, sit several feet high, both a fleshy pink with streaks of white and red.
—Scarlet Cheng, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Zest references the outermost peel of the lemon – so not the fleshy white interior that can sometimes taste bitter – and it is often finely grated.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Fox nuts are actually fleshy round kernels within the seeds of the Eurale ferox flower, an aquatic plant that belongs to the water lily family.
—New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tender, juicy chicken breasts are couched in a savory, creamy sauce.—
Giovanna Vazquez,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Madonna kept the glam simple with a sleek, thick winged liner and a plump nude lip.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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It’s also loaded with moisturizing ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E, to make sure your lips stay plump and protected.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Peanut butter’s high fat content and low moisture prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and mold, and are key factors in its long shelf life.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Alpha sports chunky fat tires for city riding and beyond, terrain-soaking adjustable front squish and a mid-mount motor with torque sensor.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2025
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Açaí Berries Açaí berries are small, round, dark purple berries grown in Central and South America.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The round frame remains very popular, but the new version is made of titanium, a lighter metal that is more durable than stainless steel.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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